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~ AJ ~

After she was completely out of sight, I sat around in the sand to think a little more. I dunno why she cared so much, we barely knew each other. But it did make me really happy to be able to talk to her. I finally got up off my ass and walked back towards my car..... no use in staying if she was gone. I walked along the halls of the seperate rooms and couldn't help but wonder which one of them she stayed in.

"Hey Bone... where ya been?" Nick asked as I got closer to our room.

"Out.. ya know.. the usual... what's that in your hand?" I asked back when I noticed a type of card in his hands. Nick fanned the card against his face and smiled... I automatically knew... it was a girl's number.

"Is she pretty?" I asked interested.

"She's beautiful...." he grinned dreamily. I laughed lightly and passed him to get into the room. We'd be leaving this place for New York tommorow so my clothes were already in my bag next to my bed. I walked back into the living room to see Kevin watching an Italian Soap Opera that I knew he couldn't understand. Plopping down roughly next to him, I sighed intensely... I couldn't get her out of my mind. Kevin looked over at me curiously....

"You think you can sit down any harder?" he joked. I looked over at him with no expression at all. "Ok.. wassup Bone? Are you still not over her yet?" he asked me calmly.

I nodded. "I guess it's that... but I had a long day.." I sighed while staring blankly at the T.V screen.

"Uh huh.. sure.. whatever you say.." Kevin mused while turning his attention back to tha T.V show he was watching.

The rest of the night dragged on as usual... I either just sat around, or ate. But the one person that wouldn't get out of my mind was her.. CaSarra. "Pretty name.." I grinned to myself. It's weird how her name was flying through my mind all freakin' day and it's just hit that it was a pretty name. I wonder about myself sometimes.

I finally got bored of eating my ice cream and made my way to my bedroom to lay down. I stared up to the ceiling... the fan was spinning monotonously and it made me dizzy. I looked straight to the wall.... still images of her smile and luring eyez always came to my attention. "You got it bad Bone..." I laughed at myself while reaching over to turn off the bedlamp. I had a restless sleep.... but when a dream of CaSarra came into view, I suddenly experienced immense peace.......

~ CaSarra ~

 "CaSarra? Sarra? We here" I heard Aundre's voice. I shook out of my deep trance over AJ and looked up at him. "I got your bags already... we have to unboard now" he informed me.

I nodded and got up. As I walked out of the jet and onto the steps that headed downward, I heard my mother's voice. "CaSarra!!! Welcome back baby!!" she exclaimed while pulling me into a warm embrace. I gladly hugged her back and she pulled away to look at me face to face.

I smiled widely. "Hi mommy.. miss me?" I joked.

She laughed lightly. "More than you can imagine" she answered with a grin. "Well come on sweetie... a car's waiting for us outside" she commented.

We made our way out into the open parking lot and approached a stretched black limo. Aundre opened the doors for the both of us and I thanked him with a smile. He winked back and shut the door.

"Sooo.. how was Italy? Was it peaceful enough for you honey?" my mom asked while we rode past an office building in the city.

"Yup... I got a chance to clear my mind thanks for letting me stay there mommy" I gushed. My mom smiled.

"Any time sweetheart... just remember that everything that is ours is yours also" she explained. I simply nodded and watched busy people carrying suitcases walk along the crowded streets. I felt the car come to a slow stop and the door opened. The light that poured into the car was almost blinding, but I continued my way out the door anyway. I stood there and looked up.

"Dang mom.. this place is huge... is daddy in there?" I asked while looking back at my mom who was chatting on her cell. My mom looked up at me and put her hand over the receiver.

"Yes dear... why dont you go on up. Aundre? Take her will you?" my mom suggested. Aundre respectfully nodded and motioned me to follow him. We came to a blonde middle aged lady working the front desk... she looked up from her paper work and greeted us with a warm smile. I smiled back.

"How may I help you?" she asked while removing her glasses to reveal her blue eyes.

"Yes.. we're here to see Mr. Mottzi, he should be in a conference right now" Aundre stated. The lady nodded and told us to go on into the elevator and stop at the 12th floor.

We finally reached the 12th floor and were meeted by a nicely furnished office room. We walked further down the hallway and I happened to catch a glimpse of some record plaques hanging nicely on the pale colored walls. We soon reached a pair of Oak Wood double doors and that had a golden sign that read: The Firm INC. I wonder what this was all about. Aundre opened the door for me and soon a long table of business men and women chatted amongst themselves. At the very far end was seated my father. When they heard the door open all their attention was directly on me. I stood there awkwardly a moment and soon cracked a forced smile.

"Honey!! Welcome back, come here and give your old Pops a hug huh?" my dad bellowed and I cheerfully obliged. I jogged my way down the endless room and soon was caught in a bear hug in my father's armz. He stood up.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce my lovley daughter, CaSarra" he announced. I was greeted with a ring of hellos and hi's. I simply smiled and waved a weak wave. I was so nervous. I sat in an empty chair while they talked and pretty much zoned out. I did overhear parts and bits of their conversations but I didn't quite clearly understand what they were discussing.

This building actually was called 'The Firm' like I read outside ths door. My dad was voted to become president of this company. The Firm was a managing company in the music business. So that meant they managed singing groups and singers. After all that was said and done, my dad was officially announced the president of that particular company. I suddenly felt a warm hand on my shoulder and I looked up to find my dad's warm smile peering down at me.

"We better get going baby" he suggested and we made our way down to the waiting car. We soon reached a nice complex. My daddy and I stepped out of the long car and made our way up the building. As we got inside, we were greeted by my mom.

"I got the job honey, I now have to run 'The Firm'" my dad smiled to my mom. My mom clapped and cheered. I didn't quite know why they were so excited because my parents were already busy and wealthy people, but I shrugged it off and went into my room at where my bags were waiting for me at the foot of my bed. I sighed and plopped down on my bed, thoughts of AJ soon flooded my mind again for like the one millionth time that day.

I must of dosed off for awhile when all of a sudden I heard my cell ringing.

"Hello?" I answered a little groggily.

"Hey girl!! Guess who?" the male voice exclaimed.

"Hahaha, hey Nick wassup?" I replied while laughing.

"Nuthin' just chillin in a hotel" he responded calmly.

"Oh really? Where?" I asked curiously. How did he leave Italy so soon?

"NYC Baby!!!" he screamed. That caused me to laugh harder.

"Really? Dang. We should go clubbin' sometime" I suggested while lying on my stomach.

"For real? How?" he asked hurriedly.

"Cause I'm New York too!!" I laughed.

"Nuh uh... you playin'" he smiled.

"Nope... my dad's on business and I'm staying here for a while... but I don't know how long though" I stated.

"That's cool.. well I gotta go k? I'll call ya laters" he said.

"Sure Nick.. peace.." I said and hung up with a smile. If that's not a freakin' coincidence, I don't know what is.

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